Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Boot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Micklegate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- New Earswick
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Aldwark Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The County Court House
- York's Coat of Arms